The Story of Flowers: And How They Changed the Way We Live

Throughout history flowers have been an integral part of human survival and culture - as food, for...
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Author: Noel Kingsbury
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Language: English
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The Story of Flowers: And How They Changed the Way We Live by Kingsbury, Noel

The Story of Flowers: And How They Changed the Way We Live

$67.93

The Story of Flowers: And How They Changed the Way We Live

$67.93
Author: Noel Kingsbury
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Throughout history flowers have been an integral part of human survival and culture - as food, for medicine, to express feelings, as symbols, to commemorate and celebrate, and to decorate. Their shapes, colors, scents and textures have always attracted us, as they do animals and insects. Flowers are used as luxury spices (saffron), and as coloring and flavoring agents - marigolds fed to chickens make eggs more yellow and lavender was Elizabeth I's favorite flavor of jam. Flowers are full of symbolic meaning: violets represent modesty, daises purity and daffodils unrequited love. And they have always played an important role in culture through myths and legends, literature and the decorative arts. This delightful new book brings together 100 of the world's flowers to tell their remarkable stories. Each flower is richly illustrated in color and accompanied by facts about each species and what role it has played in our culture and history.

Author: Noel Kingsbury
Publisher: Laurence King
Published: 03/07/2023
Pages: 216
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780857829207


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/09/2023

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